Austin, Texas vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 22.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $123,771 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Austin, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher